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Philippine Pangalapang necklace Ifugao, Philipines - 2nd half of XXth c.
This necklace is called a Pangalapang and was made by an Ifugao artisan in the Philippines.
Seven pieces of Mother of Pearl are cut shaped, etched and drilled then fastened to a band of woven fine split rattan.
The shell chokers function is to impress, as a status symbol.
The scarcity of large pieces of Mother of Pearl in these parts plus the difficulties entailed in grinding, drilling and polishing with primitive tools insured its prestige limiting its use to the elite and very wealthy.
This necklace is considered a traditional Ifugao wealth object, traditionally worn by both the Ifugao men and women for ceremonial occasions.
Length of this necklace around is 67 cm (26")
Measurements amulets is 7,5 x 5,5 cm (3" x 2.2")
Nr. 20969995
Solgt
Philippine Pangalapang necklace Ifugao, Philipines - 2nd half of XXth c.
This necklace is called a Pangalapang and was made by an Ifugao artisan in the Philippines.
Seven pieces of Mother of Pearl are cut shaped, etched and drilled then fastened to a band of woven fine split rattan.
The shell chokers function is to impress, as a status symbol.
The scarcity of large pieces of Mother of Pearl in these parts plus the difficulties entailed in grinding, drilling and polishing with primitive tools insured its prestige limiting its use to the elite and very wealthy.
This necklace is considered a traditional Ifugao wealth object, traditionally worn by both the Ifugao men and women for ceremonial occasions.
Length of this necklace around is 67 cm (26")
Measurements amulets is 7,5 x 5,5 cm (3" x 2.2")
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